FORMER Scarisbrick Hall School head David Raynor returned recently to see what changes had been made since his 21 years in charge.

Mr Raynor, who was head to one of the current head teachers, Jeff Shaw, said he was impressed by the new developments as well as the development plan for the school.

Scarisbrick Hall School is now one of the fastest- growing independent schools in the region and offers traditional values with progressive education.

When Mr Raynor was in charge, the school was a proprietorial school run by the Oxley family, caring and educating students from primary through to sixth form. With the school once again securely a family-owned school, by the Headley family, it is currently enjoying shown significant growth.

Mr Raynor said: “I was recently invited back to Scarisbrick Hall for the first time in 14 years. Mr Shaw, the headteacher, was kind enough to show me round and introduce me to the owners.

“I felt there was a real sense of purpose about the place.

“The pupil numbers are rising and money is available to secure the long- term future and development of the school.

“I came away encouraged.”

The school boasts prominent alumni including key political figures and company leaders.

Mr Shaw said: “All of our students, both past and present, recognise the unique values that an education at Scarisbrick Hall School provides.”